Canada Enters the Nuclear Age

Canada Enters the Nuclear Age
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Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages : 466
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ISBN-10 : 0773516018
ISBN-13 : 9780773516014
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Book Synopsis Canada Enters the Nuclear Age by : Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

Download or read book Canada Enters the Nuclear Age written by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1997 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nuclear energy company has overseen the production of its own history, focusing on programs at its laboratories in Chalk River, Ontario, and Whiteshell, Manitoba between 1943 and 1985. The 16 scientists who wrote the narrative discuss the organization and operations of the laboratories, nuclear safety and radiation protection, radioisotopes, basic research, developing the CANDU reactor, managing the radioactive wastes, business development, and revenue generation. Canadian card order number: C97-900188-9. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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